CEM222-Building Simulation
Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: CEM221 Energy in Buildings
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0
Email: e.a.essah@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module briefly introduces theory of heat transfer, overview of building simulations and train students with skills of computer simulations
Aims:
To provide knowledge of building simulations and hands-on practice of simulation using commercial software packages such as Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES).
Assessable learning outcomes:
Define the purpose of building simulations;
Produce building simulation models;
Propose scenarios which affect energy consumption;
Perform simulations using computer software packages;
Analyse results and propose optimum solutions
Additional outcomes:
Students should be able to work within a team and present the outcome of their work to course staff and other members of the class.
Outline content:
A case of building simulation project.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures and turotials
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 3 | ||
| Project Supervision | 17 | ||
| Guided independent study: | 80 | ||
| Total hours by term | 100 | ||
| Total hours for module | 100 |
| Method | Percentage |
| Written assignment including essay | 80 |
| Oral assessment and presentation | 20 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 50% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
Students are required to contact the School to confirm reassessment arrangements.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:
Last updated: 10 April 2019
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